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Daily Drive is a daily podcast series hosted by Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Kellen Walker. We speak with industry experts, insiders and Automotive News reporters about events and trends impacting and reshaping the automotive industry.Automotive News is the leading source of news, data and understanding for the auto industry's decision-makers. Learn more at autonews.com.

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June 16, 202617 min

June 16th, 2026 | Ford's $30K EV pickup breaks cover; Nicole Lacy on F&I trends

Camouflaged prototypes of Ford’s $30,000 electric pickup are turning heads in California: Automotive News’ Michael Martinez breaks down what the footage tells us about Ford’s EV ambitions. A peace deal with Iran may be in the works, but don’t expect relief at the service counter anytime soon. Plus, RC Lacy Ford-Subaru Business Manager Nicole Lacy talks finance and insurance trends from the dealership floor.

June 15, 202616 min

June 15th, 2026 | EV registrations stabilizing; Factorial Energy CEO on solid-state batteries

U.S. electric vehicle registrations are showing signs of stabilization, but the recovery is uneven. The Dauch strike is officially over. Plus, Factorial Energy CEO Siyu Huang explains how geopolitical tensions are complicating the path to market.

June 14, 202613 min

June 14, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Porsche builds Toy Story 911s for the Toy Story 5 premiere

Porsche rolled out three custom 911s themed after Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie for the red carpet premiere of Toy Story 5. Automotive News Staff Reporter Jack Walsworth joins Executive Producer Jake Neher to break down how the Porsche-Pixar relationship started, what went into building the cars and what it means for Porsche’s brand and bespoke business.

June 13, 202623 min

June 13, 2026 | Weekend Drive: UAW strikes Dauch; Ford moves Escape buyers to Explorer

The UAW and Dauch Corp. reach a tentative deal after a 10-day strike that threatened General Motors’ most profitable trucks, and our panel breaks down what’s in it. Japan’s automakers are absorbing a historic tariff hit. Plus, Ford hopes orphaned Escape and Edge buyers are willing to step up to the Explorer.

June 12, 202619 min

June 12th, 2026 | Japan's automakers absorb $28B tariff hit; dealerships losing service share

An Automotive News analysis finds Japan’s automakers have absorbed $28 billion in combined costs from tariffs, electric vehicle write-downs and policy reversals — with more pain ahead. Two major auto suppliers are merging. Plus, Ducker Carlisle analyst Nate Chenenko breaks down data showing dealerships have been steadily losing service business to quick lubes and independent shops since 2022.

June 11, 202612 min

June 11th, 2026 | UAW, Dauch reach deal; Honda targets Toyota with Accord, Passport updates

The UAW and Dauch Corp. have a tentative deal, likely ending a 10-day strike that threatened General Motors’ most profitable trucks. Volvo’s top U.S. manufacturing chief is out just months before the launch of its best-selling model on American soil. Plus, Automotive News Atlanta Bureau Chief Urvaksh Karkaria breaks down Honda’s strategy to take market share from Toyota with a heavily refreshed Accord and a more rugged Passport.

June 10, 202619 min

June 10th, 2026 | Magna CEO on tariffs and uncertainty; GM bets on grid batteries

Swamy Kotagiri, CEO of Magna International, says uncertainty is the single biggest challenge complicating manufacturing decisions right now. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for Ford’s aluminum supply problem. Plus, General Motors is pivoting its battery business toward the electrical grid as artificial intelligence data centers strain power supply.

June 9, 202621 min

June 9th, 2026 | Edmunds' Jessica Caldwell on auto sales vs. economic headwinds; Stellantis quality concerns

Edmunds Head of Insights Jessica Caldwell breaks down why auto sales are holding steady even as inflation hits a three-year high and consumer confidence slides. A major Jeep recall raises fresh questions about Stellantis’ quality trajectory. Plus, Honda’s CEO survives a revolt by retired executives.

June 8, 202614 min

June 8th, 2026 | Honda refreshes key models; Loren McDonald on why EV trucks flopped

Honda is refreshing the Accord and Passport, and American Honda’s product planning chief says customers will feel like they’re seeing new models. Auto executives met with President Donald Trump to discuss the right-to-repair bill. Plus, Chargenomics CEO Loren McDonald breaks down why the F-150 Lightning, Silverado electric vehicle and Cybertruck all underperformed.

June 7, 202614 min

June 5, 2026 | Bonus Episode: USMCA’s hidden players: China, the Gordie Howe Bridge and where tariffs land

The USMCA renegotiation has some players that aren’t at the table and a bridge that isn’t open yet. A panel of North American auto industry experts digs into how Chinese parts in the supply chain could reshape the new deal, whether the Gordie Howe Bridge is being used as a bargaining chip and where automotive tariffs realistically land if zero-tariff trade doesn’t survive the review.